Oakland Late-Night Track Squeeze Turns MacArthur BART Transfers Into Waiting Game
Overnight single‑tracking between Downtown Berkeley and MacArthur will slow Orange Line trains and lengthen transfers. Expect 30‑minute headways and 20–30 minute delays.
NHTSA Proposes Dropping Brake Pedal Requirement for AVs
NHTSA has proposed removing the brake pedal requirement for vehicles built to be operated only by self‑driving systems. The change could speed purpose‑built robotaxis while drawing criticism from safety groups.
San Francisco-Bound United Flight Melts Down Midair, Diverts To Tokyo
A United flight from Shanghai bound for San Francisco diverted to Tokyo after a midair dispute with cabin crew; Japanese police removed a passenger and the aircraft arrived hours late.
BART Meltdown Strands Riders Between South Hayward and Castro Valley
BART suspended trains between South Hayward, Bay Fair and Castro Valley after a track equipment problem. AC Transit buses on routes 9 and 93 are filling the gap.
Cabless Robot Rig Ignites Brawl Over Driverless Big Rigs On California Roads
A San Francisco start‑up’s cabless Humble Hauler is testing the limits of California’s new AV rules, drawing union threats and a regulatory test of driverless freight.
Warm Springs Brush Fire Torches BART Commute
BART warned of major delays on the Berryessa line after a brush fire near Warm Springs/South Fremont station. Riders bound for Berryessa, Richmond and Daly City should expect disruptions.
License Lapse Yanks Mountain View Shuttles Off the Street
Mountain View paused MVgo and the Community Shuttle after the operator’s state permit lapsed. The city is offering Uber vouchers while inspections and approvals move forward.
Muni Axes Neighborhood Stops, Stranded Seniors Lean On Taxi Cards
Muni stop adjustments will make several lines skip neighborhood stops, and seniors and riders with disabilities may lean on the Essential Trip Card for subsidized taxi trips.
Oakland Airport Dike Gets Heavy-Duty Upgrade To Hold Back The Bay
Phase 2 of Oakland’s 4.5‑mile perimeter dike is nearing finish, with cement deep soil mixing used to shore up a key stretch of the Bay‑side levee. The upgrades aim to protect runways, cargo flows and emergency response from seismic and tidal threats.












